How to get rid of papilloma on the cheek?

1. Reasons for appearance
2. Types of papillomas on the cheek
3. Treatment options
   1. Medicines
   2. Folk remedies
   3. Removal
4. Prevention of papillomas on the cheek

Papilloma on the cheek is a benign neoplasm caused by the human papillomavirus. Several types of growths can form in this area, but almost all of them have low oncogenicity, and therefore are actively subject to destruction for cosmetic purposes.

Causes of papilloma on the cheek

The main reason for the appearance of any type of papillomas, which include flat and vulgar warts, genital warts, spinules, filamentous papillomas, is the activation of the human papillomavirus in the body. The penetration of this viral agent into the body is facilitated by epidermal breaks and contacts of mucous membranes between people. Infection can also occur due to poor-quality processing of instruments in medical institutions, dental clinics, and beauty salons. There are a number of factors that activate HPV.

Let's consider the main factors influencing the appearance of papilloma on the cheek:

1. Reduced immunity. Vitamin deficiency, chronic stress conditions, lack of sleep, and blood diseases significantly reduce the body's protective functions, making it vulnerable to a variety of bacterial and viral infections.
2. State of depression. Every day a person has to deal with many factors that negatively affect his emotional state. As a result, the body does not resist viral attacks.
3. Alcohol and tobacco abuse. Dermatologists note that in smokers, papillomas on the cheeks and other parts of the face and body are much more common than in people who are not subject to this addiction. The situation is similar with those who abuse alcohol.
4. Long-term drug therapy. This is especially true for long and unjustified use of antibiotics, which significantly reduce immunity and cause dysbiosis, thereby creating a favorable environment for the activation of viruses, as a result of which papillomas begin to appear.
5. Promiscuity. Changing sexual partners and neglecting contraception also lead to more active virus activity against the background of sexually transmitted diseases.
6. Visiting beauty salons. The presence of at least one papilloma on the cheek is almost guaranteed to lead to the spread of the virus to other areas of the skin. Cleaning the pores near the warts leads to their traumatization and a kind of seeding of the virus throughout the entire treatment area. The cheeks are especially sensitive to this.
7. Regular colds and vitamin deficiency. Frequent colds and a lack of vitamins, macro- and microelements, which people are exposed to during the winter and off-season, lead to a decrease in immunity and activation of HPV.
8. Chronic gastrointestinal diseases. Often, patients with papillomas on the cheeks have a history of gastritis and stomach ulcers. This is due to the fact that ruptures in the mucosa contribute to a deeper penetration of viruses into all systems and organs. In addition, these diseases prevent the full absorption of vitamins, macro- and microelements from food, which is also an additional shield in the fight against HPV.
9. Neglect of personal hygiene rules. Regarding papillomas on the cheeks, the most important rule of personal hygiene is to use exclusively personal towels and cosmetic accessories - sponges for foundation, powder puffs, blush brushes.

See also the causes of warts on the cheek.

Types of papillomas on the cheek

Photo of papillomas on the cheek

The reason for almost 70% of visits to dermatologists are benign skin tumors caused by human papillomavirus. Almost half of this amount concerns papillomas on the face. As doctors note, this does not mean that neoplasms are more common on this part of the body. This means that this defect brings more discomfort to patients than papillomas located on other parts of the body.

Papillomas on the cheek are of the following types:

1. Flat warts. They are significantly different from any other types of tumors caused by HPV. They rise above the epidermis by no more than 1 mm. They are often almost flush with the skin, and their presence is determined only by a change in the structure of the epidermis at the site of the neoplasm, as well as a violation of general pigmentation. The color can be flesh, pink, light brown. As a rule, their shape is round, but there are warts of irregular shape. There are no folds, accordions, potholes, or pointed inclusions on them. Only slight looseness or roughness of the papilloma on the cheek is possible, often reminiscent of flaking due to chapping. There may be single inclusions, or they may appear in groups resembling a rash. Also found on the backs of the hands, on the forearms, and on the lower extremities.
2. Simple warts. They are represented by dense keratinized papules. They reach a diameter from 1 mm to 10 mm. As a rule, they have a paler color than the skin around the tumor. They are most often found on the fingers of the upper and lower extremities, but can also form on the face. At the very beginning, such a wart looks like a small dot. Then it turns into something like a pimple and over time can grow to a significant size. Under certain conditions, which include individual characteristics of the body, time of year, exposure to natural factors, specific diet, papillomas on the cheek can become covered with keratinized skin.
3. Condylomas acuminata. These neoplasms are localized mainly in the anogenital area, as well as near the mucous membranes on the eyelids and lips. However, extremely rarely, they can still appear on the cheeks. They are pale pink soft growths with a pointed top. They are very traumatic.

Methods for treating papilloma on the cheek

It is optimal to start the therapy process with diagnosis. It can be done by an oncologist or dermatologist. It may include such types of studies as PCR tests, which will help determine the type of virus, and most importantly, its oncogenicity; magnetic resonance imaging of soft tissues, comprehensive blood testing. It is advisable to begin treatment of papilloma on the cheek by fighting the virus itself, as this will help avoid the growth of papillomas and their recurrence in the future.

Medications for the treatment of papillomas on the cheeks

The photo shows medications for the treatment of papillomas on the cheek

This therapy includes the use of antiviral, immunomodulating drugs, vitamin complexes and the use of external agents. Let's talk in more detail about each of these stages:

1. Antiviral and immunomodulatory drugs. They suppress the activity of human papillomavirus and promote the destruction of tumors. These drugs are used primarily in tablet form. Although they are available in the form of drops, creams, injections. Well proven: Amiksin (from 90 rubles in Russia, from 45 hryvnia in Ukraine), Likopid (600 rubles, from 230 hryvnia), Immunal (from 200 rubles in Russia, from 80 hryvnia in Ukraine). Kagocel is especially popular for papillomas on the cheeks (from 430 rubles, from 200 hryvnia). It is used in the first two days, 1 tablet in the morning and evening, then for 4 days - 1 tablet in the morning.
2. Vitamin complexes. Their use is necessary for general strengthening of the body and increasing immunity. The most popular, positively proven in the CIS market, are the following: Vitrum (from 431 rubles in Russia, from 167 hryvnia in Ukraine), Duovit (from 191 rubles, from 130 UAH), Supradin (from 382 rubles, from 254 UAH), Multi-Tabs (from 381 RUR in Russia, from 130 UAH in Ukraine). Most often, a single dose of vitamins per day is necessary. It is better to do this in the morning, after eating, since vitamins are better absorbed in a vigorous body with physical activity. On average, the course of treatment is a month, the frequency of therapy is 2-3 times a year.
3. External means. It is necessary to be especially careful when using external medications to remove papilloma on the cheek. Among the external treatment products approved for use on the face: Papilite (from 990 rubles in Russia, from 339 hryvnia in Ukraine) and Papilovir (from 990 rubles in Russia, from 399 hryvnia in Ukraine). They have a mild effect and are also used internally as an antiviral drug. The following drugs are used exclusively as external agents: Panavir-gel (from 149 rubles, from 135 UAH); Antipapillom (from 140 rubles in Russia, from 110 hryvnia in Ukraine). Each of these means is used according to its own scheme.

Folk remedies against papillomas on the cheeks

Traditional medicine has a huge number of recipes in its arsenal aimed at removing papilloma on the cheek. Let's look at the most popular of them. But first of all, we note that treatment must begin with the elimination of irritating factors. During the treatment period, use liquid soap with a neutral pH for washing your face, for sensitive, delicate skin prone to allergic reactions. If possible, limit shaving, massage, using even very soft washcloths, and vigorously wiping your cheeks with towels. Use only soft cloths and lightly blot moisture from your face.

Recipes based on natural ingredients for the treatment of papillomas on the cheek:

1. Aloe. Take aloe leaves. The plant must be at least 3 years old. Rinse well and try to remove as much of the outer skin as possible. It is especially convenient to do this with a special knife for peeling and cutting vegetables. Finely chop the inside. Apply the mushy substance to a bandage, apply it to the tumors, and secure the top with an adhesive plaster. Do this application at night for 1-2 weeks.
2. Onion and garlic. These are excellent natural disinfectants that have a lasting antiviral effect. Remove the skin from a small onion and peel 2 large cloves of garlic. Grate them on a fine grater or grind them in a blender. Take a small amount of the mixture and gently and lightly apply it to the papilloma on your cheek. Place a little more of the mixture on a bandage, then apply it to the tumors and secure with an adhesive plaster. Leave for 40 minutes, then remove the bandage and rinse off the paste. If after the first use redness, dryness and itching appear on the skin, do not use this product. If there are no negative side effects, use the prescription several times a day until the tumor begins to shrink.
3. Apple juice. For this recipe, the juice of freshly squeezed green sour apples, for example, the Semerenko variety, is best suited. If you don’t have a juicer, grate the apple on a fine grater, place in cheesecloth and squeeze thoroughly. Apply this juice to warts on your face several times a day. The peculiarity of the method is that each time it is necessary to prepare new juice, since it quickly oxidizes and loses its healing ability.
4. Celandine. The juice of this plant is a popular remedy for combating papillomas on the cheek, as it has a strong antiviral effect and has a destructive effect on neoplasms. However, the product may cause burns. Therefore, start using a small amount of juice, and if there are no negative side effects, continue using it. This method is used only when there are fresh celandine plants. They break them off and wait for the release of orange juice, which is used to lubricate the new growths.
5. Horseradish. Grate fresh horseradish root. Place it in cheesecloth and squeeze out the juice. Mix two tablespoons of freshly squeezed juice with a teaspoon of ground fine sea salt. Rub into the papilloma on the cheek for 5 minutes, then leave for 20 minutes, then rinse with cold water only. Use 2 times a day.
6. Potato. Take a potato tuber, rinse it well and grate it on a fine grater along with the peel. From this paste, make lotions on a bandage, fixed to the skin with an adhesive plaster. During the day you need to do 4-5 applications.

See also folk remedies against papillomas on the face.

Removal of papilloma on the cheeks

Physiotherapeutic methods for removing papilloma on the cheek are the most effective among all means of therapy. However, their peculiarity is that such treatment can lead to tissue scarring and the formation of epidermal breaks with subsequent pigmentation disorders. Considering that the cheeks are a delicate area and cosmetic defects on the face are extremely undesirable, these treatment methods are resorted to as a last resort when folk remedies and medicinal methods for removing papillomas have exhausted themselves. But even in this case, surgical removal and cryofreezing are undesirable.

Features of instrumental removal of papillomas on the cheek:

1. Surgical method. It is a traditional excision of a tumor with a scalpel in a hospital setting, followed by a fairly long rehabilitation process. It may be accompanied by large blood loss and almost always requires suturing, which entails a cosmetic defect in the form of a scar. The cost is calculated in each case individually.
2. Cryodestruction. This is the treatment of new growths with liquid nitrogen. A reagent is applied to the skin, which freezes the tumor throughout its entire depth. Often the use of this method is accompanied by the formation of a bag with discharged ichor. After this, scars and potholes may remain on the cheeks. Also, this method is not recommended for use on the face, since removal of papilloma on the cheek may require not one, but several procedures, which further increases the risk of scarring. The price of cryodestruction is 360 rubles. (150 UAH).
3. Laser. Very accurate and targeted fight against papillomas. Allows you to gradually remove layers without affecting healthy tissue. The price of the procedure in Russia is from 1000 rubles, in Ukraine – from 350 hryvnia. This cost is formed for one procedure, with which you can remove a small papilloma. If repeated procedures are necessary, as well as large tumors, the price will increase.
4. Electrocoagulation. This method is quite painful, but at the same time effective. It is the effect of electric current on a tumor. The price for removing papilloma on the cheek in Russia is from 1,500 rubles, in Ukraine - from 300 hryvnia for the removal of one wart.
5. Radio wave. Destruction is achieved using a high-frequency wave. This is a modern method of therapy that virtually eliminates blood loss and leaves a mark only in rare cases. The price for removing one papilloma is from 2000 rubles in Russia, in Ukraine - from 700 hryvnia.

Prevention of papillomas on the cheek

First of all, do not use lotions containing alcohol as a preventative measure. When carrying out any cosmetic procedures (not only in salons, but also related to daily home care), try to avoid the use of products that contain alcohol. The common belief that papillomas can be removed by rubbing with alcohol infusions is a contraindication for the epidermis on the face. This is due to the fact that the solution causes dryness, itching and redness of the skin, and this is a provoking factor for the formation of papilloma on the cheek. If this effect is not so pronounced in the T-zone, then you can expect burns on the dry and delicate skin of the cheeks.

But the main preventive measure to prevent the activation of human papillomavirus and the appearance of papillomas on the cheek is to recommend leading a healthy lifestyle. This includes a balanced diet, replenishment of vitamins, micro- and macroelements, giving up bad habits, maintaining a sleep-wake schedule, moderate physical activity, etc.

1. Read also about the prevention of all types of warts in adults and children

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It is necessary to remember about regular medical examinations, which will help identify the problem on the skin at the initial stage of its development, which will significantly speed up the treatment process and minimize the consequences in the form of papillomas on the cheek.

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